The Holy Trinity has bestowed eternal blessings upon the elect. In what theologians call the Covenant of Redemption, the Trinity has purposed, secured, and applied redemption for the church. Our salvation is no small feat, certainly not dependent on a mere human decision, which flows from the poisoned wellspring of our soul and the enslaved sinful will. At best, the unrenewed will can only offer a feeble faith that can never endure harsh realities or competing desires. No, our glorious bodily resurrection and entrance into the everlasting kingdom takes an invested Trinitarian effort forged in love, for God’s own glory.

Let’s briefly examine each member of the Trinity’s involvement in the Covenant of Redemption: Continue reading →